WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE FUN RUN AND TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY

Not only NGO’s, social action groups and mountaineers can celebrate a day for the environment. Architectural Organizations too can have their own tree planting activity to give back to nature.

Last October 4, 2010, The World day of Architecture was celebrated simultaneously throughout the Philippines with this year’s theme: Better Cities, Better Lives: Sustainable by Design; Sustainability and Awareness for a Vibrant Environment. Architect Patrick Tan, UAP- Davao Alpha Chapter President, spearheaded an activity that will give back nature what it deserves. The activity was held at the University of Mindanao, Matina Campus. Attendees woke up early and put on their running shoes and started the days’ celebration with a fun run. Who would have known that Davao’s technically proficient architects run with the grace of gazelles? The rich landscape of the campus gave runners a scenic view; truly nature’s vibrancy can connect to one’s soul even while on a fast pace.

After the exercise, 100 narra* seedlings were distributed, these were then planted within the school grounds. Architects and students immediately filled the allotted planting area and busily dug their holes place in a grid to give space for future foliage. Pictures were taken, after which everyone enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Socialization was at its best on the morning of World Day of Architecture. The participants were thirty- two (32) Architects and eighteen (18) Architecture undergraduates. The celebration was collaborated with PIA- Davao Setion, headed by Archt. Danilo Guevarra, together with, APO Cement as the major sponsor. ABS- CBN documented and reported the said activity.

World Day of Architecture gives emphasis for building designers to be more responsive to nature. To be more keen and knowledgeable on design philosophies and material usage. Always remember that everyone is a steward of the environment’s well- being.


"The materials of city planning are sky, space, trees, steel and cement in that order and in that hierarchy." - - Le Corbusier.